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Title:

Yaw System Introduction

Alternate Title:

The Development and Field Test of a Remote Laboratory and Web-Based Learning Modules for Wind Turbine Technician Training

Url:

http://www.windtechtv.org/module1.html

Publisher:

Highland Community College (Freeport, Ill.)

Description: This module, produced by the Wind Technician TV project from Highland Community College, introduces students to yaw systems. This module consists of seven lessons and an assembly practice section. The lessons are: Yaw System Introduction, Yaw Mechanical, Yaw Brake Hydraulic System, Yaw System Controls Parts 1 and 2, Yaw Sensor Operation, and Reduction Gearbox Operation. Each lesson has a video or animation to explain the concepts involved, and a skill check feature to assess learning and ensure student grasp the concepts before moving on. The Assembly Practice section contains two videos which illustrate to students how to install a yaw ring and drive and break assembly.

A PDF accompanies each lesson, with pertinent images and notes from the video or animation.

LC Classification:

Technology -- Mechanical engineering and machinery -- Renewable energy sources -- Wind power
Technology -- Mechanical engineering and machinery -- Renewable energy sources -- Wind power -- Windmills -- Wind turbines
Technology -- Technology (General) -- Technical education. Technical schools

GEM Subject:

Science -- Engineering
Vocational Education -- Technology
Vocational Education -- Technical
Vocational Education -- Trade and industrial

Key Concept:

Mechanical engineering -- Power generation
Environmental engineering -- Energy sources

Date Issued:

2010-07-01

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material
Audio/Visual -- Movie/Animation

Format:

Document -- PDF
Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Rights:

Highland Community College

Access Rights:

Free access

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